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Alan's Classic · 10-16-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I love the way you use other parts to make it all come together. I do that too because it's just easier to be resourceful than building from scratch. But I did finally order a sheet metal brake a few weeks ago. Still waiting for it to show up...

Thanks guys. Hey Frizzle which brake did you end up going with?

I got some goodies today. I got these 2.5" drop spindles from CPP and also the tranny crossmember. I test fitted my ball joints as seen in the pix. Everything is for a 72.

Frizzle Fry · 10-17-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Hey Frizzle which brake did you end up going with?

I went for a generic version of this one (probably made by the same manufacturer): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clark...QQcmdZViewItem

Alan's Classic · 10-17-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I went for a generic version of this one (probably made by the same manufacturer): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clark...QQcmdZViewItem

I started a thread about the 3 in 1 brake, shear, and roller. I thought it would be te answer to my limited space. Let's see what people have to say. Here is a link to the thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post2934752

Alan's Classic · 11-02-2008, 11:52 PM

It's been awhile since my last post. Had a little cold snap down here that lasted for a week. That's what I blaming it on, but the truth be told I got a little lazy.

I did finally install my wood heater.

I fired it up last night for the first time. It was a comfortable 72 at midnight.

I started to work on my dash again last night. I used coat hanger to make a pattern for my brace over the column.

The final product is functional and I guess it looks ok. I've still got to patch the area where the old ashtray was.

sdailey · 10-17-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks guys. Hey Frizzle which brake did you end up going with?

I got some goodies today. I got these 2.5" drop spindles from CPP and also the tranny crossmember. I test fitted my ball joints as seen in the pix. Everything is for a 72.

Cool.

There's no better feeling than getting new parts in the mail.

joe231 · 11-07-2008, 08:59 PM

Nice!!

Alan's Classic · 11-08-2008, 12:58 AM

Thanks Joe

I got the firewall painted tonight, thought I would share.

joe231 · 11-08-2008, 01:01 AM

oooooh, ahhhhh,

I like that color, what is it?

Alan's Classic · 11-08-2008, 01:04 AM

1969 Hugger orange PPG 2084

My favorite color.

joe231 · 11-08-2008, 01:07 AM

good choice
thanks for the info

Alan's Classic · 11-09-2008, 01:01 AM

I got the AC vents cut in.

I have a problem and I need your help. I need your opinion on which defrost vents I should do. I don't want to mount anything on top of the dash due to the look and all of the curves.

This is the pass vent underneath the dash. It's not mounted yet, I've got to figure that out too.

Here are the choices

Choice#1: Small mesh type holes

Choice #2: About a 3/8" hole in a row

Choice #3: 2 slits

I can't make up my mind.

I appreciate the input

PrerunnerRob · 11-09-2008, 01:22 AM

In my '63 it had very slim slits almost hidden by the windshild rubber. I'd go with a thin slit to make them almost non-visable.

joe231 · 11-09-2008, 02:53 AM

slots would look killer

jonzcustomshop · 11-09-2008, 07:23 AM

59-60's had the defost vents in the dash trim, 3 long oval slots.IMO that would be the best look with this dash...
here is a shot, you can barley see them up by the glass:

Alan's Classic · 11-09-2008, 11:22 AM

Thanks guys for your input. I would have to agree with ya'll, slots would be the best.

502tripower · 11-09-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks guys for your input. I would have to agree with ya'll, slots would be the best.

kizer · 11-09-2008, 01:10 PM

Just remember the smaller the hole the less of the flow however the pressure might a bit highter, but would cover less of the windshield.

Rogue 64 · 11-09-2008, 01:32 PM

Heres a pic of the defrost on a 63.
The slits from the top and the defuser that goes below.

tiggamonsta · 11-10-2008, 09:17 AM

Whatever you go with test it with the final air flow before you paint. It would suck to get it all together and find out you have a whistle because the the slots do not allow enough air to pass through.

Alan's Classic · 11-10-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue 64

Heres a pic of the defrost on a 63.
The slits from the top and the defuser that goes below.

Thanks Rogue! The defuser that I will be using with the vintage air kit is about 3" long and 1/2" wide. I don't have alot of room to play with. The dash has so many curves on the top it's hard to find somewhat of a flat area.

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Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

Whatever you go with test it with the final air flow before you paint. It would suck to get it all together and find out you have a whistle because the the slots do not allow enough air to pass through.

I wondered about a possible whistle from what ever I do with the defroster. It might drown out the wind noise coming from everywhere else.

I will try to test it after I get the air control box mounted.

Alan's Classic · 11-11-2008, 04:13 PM

I took today off in Honor of Veterans day.

Thanks to all that have served and paid the ultimate price.

I had a goal today of getting my frame painted.

First step was to figure out how to support it with minimal interference. I had to tie it off from spinning.

Then the sealer

Then the base PPG 301274

Then 2 coats clear. The pix don't do the color any justice. It looks awesome in person.

sdailey · 11-11-2008, 04:33 PM

Looking good Alan.

It'll be rolling by the weekend right?

dolphman88 · 11-11-2008, 05:01 PM

alan i hate you for having this thread.. now that mines pretty much together. i want to take it back apart and do it again. i cut a few corners and now its buggin me to death.

Alan's Classic · 11-11-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dolphman88

alan i hate you for having this thread.. now that mines pretty much together. i want to take it back apart and do it again. i cut a few corners and now its buggin me to death.

Sorry man

I want to build this truck one time. I'm trying to build it the best I can. I've cut corners in the past on projects only to regret it later. I know how you feel. I've never gone this deep in a build, it has been a big learning experience. I'm going to finish this one then do my 55 and I think that will be it.

Since yours is almost together, drive the hell out of it and enjoy it. There will always be another project. Take what you learned on this truck and apply it to a new project. just my 2 cents.

dolphman88 · 11-11-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Sorry man

I want to build this truck one time. I'm trying to build it the best I can. I've cut corners in the past on projects only to regret it later. I know how you feel. I've never gone this deep in a build, it has been a big learning experience. I'm going to finish this one then do my 55 and I think that will be it.

Since yours is almost together, drive the hell out of it and enjoy it. There will always be another project. Take what you learned on this truck and apply it to a new project. just my 2 cents.

good idea... ill just wait till i win the lottery and build my ZR-c10.. like frizzles c-5 truck.. thanks al

11-02-2008, 11:52 PM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread It's been awhile since my last post. Had a little cold snap down here that lasted for a week. That's what I blaming it on, but the truth be told I got a little lazy. I did finally install my wood heater. I fired it up last night for the first time. It was a comfortable 72 at midnight. I started to work on my dash again last night. I used coat hanger to make a pattern for my brace over the column. The final product is functional and I guess it looks ok. I've still got to patch the area where the old ashtray was. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-07-2008, 08:59 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1965 build thread Nice!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-08-2008, 12:58 AM	#7
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread Thanks Joe I got the firewall painted tonight, thought I would share. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-08-2008, 01:01 AM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1965 build thread oooooh, ahhhhh, I like that color, what is it? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-08-2008, 01:04 AM	#9
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread 1969 Hugger orange PPG 2084 My favorite color. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-08-2008, 01:07 AM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1965 build thread good choice thanks for the info __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-09-2008, 01:01 AM	#11
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread I got the AC vents cut in. I have a problem and I need your help. I need your opinion on which defrost vents I should do. I don't want to mount anything on top of the dash due to the look and all of the curves. This is the pass vent underneath the dash. It's not mounted yet, I've got to figure that out too. Here are the choices Choice#1: Small mesh type holes Choice #2: About a 3/8" hole in a row Choice #3: 2 slits I can't make up my mind. I appreciate the input __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-09-2008, 01:22 AM	#12
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: My 1965 build thread In my '63 it had very slim slits almost hidden by the windshild rubber. I'd go with a thin slit to make them almost non-visable.

11-09-2008, 02:53 AM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1965 build thread slots would look killer __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-09-2008 at 02:54 AM.

11-09-2008, 07:23 AM	#14
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: My 1965 build thread 59-60's had the defost vents in the dash trim, 3 long oval slots.IMO that would be the best look with this dash... here is a shot, you can barley see them up by the glass: Attached Images

11-09-2008, 11:22 AM	#15
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread Thanks guys for your input. I would have to agree with ya'll, slots would be the best. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-09-2008, 01:10 PM	#17
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: My 1965 build thread Just remember the smaller the hole the less of the flow however the pressure might a bit highter, but would cover less of the windshield. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-09-2008, 01:32 PM	#18
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: My 1965 build thread Heres a pic of the defrost on a 63. The slits from the top and the defuser that goes below. Attached Images __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

11-10-2008, 09:17 AM	#19
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: My 1965 build thread Whatever you go with test it with the final air flow before you paint. It would suck to get it all together and find out you have a whistle because the the slots do not allow enough air to pass through.

11-11-2008, 04:13 PM	#21
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread I took today off in Honor of Veterans day. Thanks to all that have served and paid the ultimate price. I had a goal today of getting my frame painted. First step was to figure out how to support it with minimal interference. I had to tie it off from spinning. Then the sealer Then the base PPG 301274 Then 2 coats clear. The pix don't do the color any justice. It looks awesome in person. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 11-11-2008 at 04:25 PM.



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11-11-2008, 04:33 PM	#22
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: My 1965 build thread Looking good Alan. It'll be rolling by the weekend right? __________________ Shannon

11-11-2008, 05:01 PM	#23
dolphman88 DDOV Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 210	Re: My 1965 build thread alan i hate you for having this thread.. now that mines pretty much together. i want to take it back apart and do it again. i cut a few corners and now its buggin me to death. __________________ If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317070 The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

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